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My story

 

MISSION COMPLETED

'You are not a man if you have not been to the Great Wall' - so the saying goes in China.

WE DID IT!!! and there were literally 1000's and 1000's of steps! We had an amazing experience and loved every minute. The Great Wall  is one of the most amazing constructions in the world today - known in China as The Ten Thousand Li Wall, it zigzags over 6300ks from east to west over the undulating terrain of northern China, and took tens of millions of people to construct over a period of more than 2000 years.

 
On behalf of Teens Unite Fighting Cancer we would like to thank you all for supporting us, whether it was by donation, helping us raise money, or just by giving us the mental support and good wishes we needed to complete the venture. The fundraising itself and the challenge of the trek has truly broadened our horizons.  We have raised nearly £5,000 between us and this has made it all so, so worthwhile.

We've written a full account of the 10-day trek, which is just too long to incude here, but you can read this on www.teensunitefightingcancer.org/index.php?aid=171 - you can always just skim thru and get an idea of what it was all about. There are also a good selection of photos which show how steep most of it was and the terrain we covered - you may notice that some of them were not taken on the Wall, and they show some of the experiences we enjoyed in China just before the trek began.

We have learned that the Chinese are not religious but superstitious, not military but political, very proud of their history, sort out their problems the Confucius way, welcoming to tourist, but most of all warm, enthusiastic and friendly - and we take home the memory of the local Chinese in the park ballroom dancing complete with gowns, kite flying, tai chi with bat and ball, sword and stakes, formation dancing, keep fit, knitting, hat making, dominos, cards and feather football - wanting us to join in, and so we did.

Thank you all so much for your support 

'It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop' - Confucius 551BC-479BC

Judy and Zigi x

thank you to all my donors and helpers Donation by nearly new sale 29/11/08  

£301.00

Just put one foot in front of the other! Donation by Barbara & Dick Garside 16/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Do you realize there are no pubs on the Great Wall? Makes your efforts even more impressive! Donation by Geoffrey & Diana Lamb 16/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by The Pettits 16/11/08  

£100.00

Well done for Just Doing It ! Good Luck Donation by Sarah & Martin 16/11/08  

£25.00

I love your style. You are setting such standards for ageing! Go for it and enjoy it. Donation by Dale, Trish, Becky, Stu & Oli 12/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

GO GIRLS! I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT. Donation by Joanne Roark 10/11/08  

£100.00

If you pass the sound mind test Zigi, you'll "walk it"! Donation by Marion & Richard 10/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done for making this first step on the journey Zigi. Love and lightness in your feet. Sal and Tom x Donation by Sal Roberts 10/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I know from experience exactly how your little feet will feel after my 86 mile hike last year!!!! Best of Luck!! Donation by Richard + Sue 10/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

How altruistic! Best of luck! Donation by Jeannette D Santos 09/11/08  

£25.00

Fantastic cause Zigi. We'll be cheering you on every step of the way! xxx Donation by Liz and Ian 09/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck Zigi! Donation by Heather Baily 07/11/08  

£25.00

Best of luck, I can't wait to see the photos. Donation by Penny and Eric 06/11/08  

£75.00

All in a very good cause Donation by Nicola 04/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

pilates and yoga certainly DO mix well! Donation by anonymous 02/11/08  

£606.00 + £170.92 Gift Aid

Thanks for a great day today and good luck with your challenge Donation by Wendy Pagler 26/10/08  

£25.00

Let's go for it, pal, and keep our diets balanced! Donation by John & Christel Gibbs 16/10/08  

£25.00

All the best to you and Judy - as mad as each other! Donation by Oliver & Sophie Willett 13/10/08  

£250.00
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